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The man has incorporated a high protein diet.
The man named Richard Morgan claims that he has the health of someone half his age.
Fitness is considered an important aspect of maintaining the overall health of the body. It also gives the body the resistance to fight against diseases and improves the functioning of the mind. It has also helped people all around the world cope with the process of ageing. Exercising is one of the best ways to maintain fitness. There is no particular age to start exercising. One such instance that has been in the limelight is that of Richard Morgan from Ireland. Currently, he is 93 years old and has been able to maintain his health through regular exercise. As per reports, he claims that he has the health of someone half his age and has better fitness abilities than most people.
Richard Morgan has talked about his fitness regime, which has impressed a lot of trainers and fitness enthusiasts. He has revealed that exercising has helped him to maintain his health, and he feels strong even at 93. An analysis of Morgan’s fitness has been published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, in which his training, diet, and health have been mentioned. He is a retired, four-time indoor rowing world champion. He himself revealed that he started regular exercise only at the age of 73.
Talking about his fitness routine, Morgan said that he started from zero. He added that suddenly he felt a strong need to exercise. Research conducted on Morgan shows that exercise cannot turn back the clock, but a good fitness routine can go a long way in reducing the effects of age. One of the most important reasons for Morgan’s health is his exercise routine. He explains its four pillars, that is four bases. The first pillar is his regularity in exercising. He revealed that he exercises for 40 minutes daily. Researchers have also found that his dedication and regularity have helped him achieve such great fitness.
As per reports, Morgan has incorporated different degrees of exercise into his routine. 70 percent of his exercises are simple and easy, 20 percent are difficult, and around 10 percent of his exercises are highly intense. This has helped to maintain his mental health as well as his muscle recovery. Apart from that, he also maintains a high-protein diet and does not leave any nutritional deficiencies in the body.